"That's more motivation for me," he told The Arizona Republic. "All that matters to me is that the team believes in me. It seems like they do and I believe in myself. The more people that come out and say that, that's fine. That's just more motivation for me to go out and prove that I belong and I can do it."

Gosewisch is not known for his offense, but the Diamondbacks are comfortable with going with a defense-first catcher because they believe the rest of the lineup will help pick up the slack offensively.

"I know that in my position, my number one job is the pitchers," he said. "So 80 percent, 90 percent of my game has to be focused on them. Knowing what they do best and knowing what the other team does best and trying to come up with a game plan -- there's not a whole lot of stats that can be put on that part of the game.

"If I can just contribute to the team offensively, I think that's what they're looking for. I'm not saying I'm going to be an All-Star, but I'm confident in my ability to hit. I know there's a lot of people out there who doubt that, but I know I can do it and I know people here think I can do it."

"We sat back and thought about it and talked to our guys internally, our coaching staff, and we're not going do to anything," Stewart said. "Tuffy Gosewisch has never had the opportunity to be a front-line guy, but we do know he's capable of handling the [pitching] staff. If we get some offense from him, it would be great.

"The kid Hernandez we know, through our scouting reports, is a good catch-and-throw guy. And we're not expecting any offense from him. So if we get it, that would be great. But even more importantly, we think that Peter O'Brien is going to be ready. Our coaching staff says he has a chance to break with us from spring training. And if not spring training, we expect to see him by May or June."

D-Backs won't add catcher due to prospect O'Brien's development

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(1/13/2015)Diamondbacks general manager Dave Stewart said Tuesday the team will not add a catcher to the roster in large part due to the development of prospect Pete O'Brien, according to The Arizona Republic.

"I've decided that I'm not going to pursue another catcher," Stewart said. "I talked with my people and my coaching staff. They believe that O'Brien is going to be around sooner than later. If that does happen, there's no need to go out and get another guy.

"We would have had to trade somebody we didn't want to trade to make it happen. We're going to be patient and allow the progression of O'Brien to take place and stand pat on that."

Tuffy Gosewisch is the only catcher on the Diamondbacks' 40-man roster with major-league experience. Rule 5 selection Oscar Hernandez, who spent last season with the Rays' low Class-A affiliate, will also be in camp competing for a roster spot.

The Diamondbacks acquired O'Brien in a trade with the Yankees in July. The 24-year-old O'Brien hit a career-best 34 home runs in 2014. He has a .267/.319/.534/.853 slash line over three minor-league seasons.

Diamondbacks have had trouble dealing for a catcher

We've not made a whole lot of headway in that area yet," general manager Dave Stewart said. "Without really giving up something that's going to cost us a player that we don't want to give away." Arizona dealt starter Miguel Montero to the Cubs in December, and the team is set to open the season with the unproven Tuffy Gosewisch behind the dish.

The club has been in contact with the Cubs regarding Welington Castillo, but nothing has materialized yet. Stewart said rival clubs are asking for Arizona's "top guys" in exchange for a catcher.

Tuffy Gosewisch's first hit is a home run

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(4/23/2014)Diamondbacks backup catcher Tuffy Gosewisch finally connected for his first hit of the season Tuesday against the Cubs.

Gosewisch's only hit happened to be his first home run of the season. Though, it didn't make much of an impact in a 9-2 loss. Gosewisch connected for a solo home run off Jason Hammel in the sixth inning Tuesday.

Tuffy Gosewisch beats out Henry Blanco for backup catching duties

Gosewisch slashed .316/.316/.579 with one home run and four RBI in 19 Cactus League at-bats. Blanco will use the next 24 hours to search for a big-league job. If he's unable to find a team to play for, he'll likely become Arizona's seventh coach.

Tuffy Gosewisch doubles in two runs vs. White Sox

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(3/8/2014)Diamondbacks catcher Tuffy Gosewisch came in for Henry Blanco in the sixth inning of Saturday's game against the White Sox.

Gosewisch, who had been dealing with a calf injury, doubled in two runs in the ninth inning. He went 1 for 2 with two RBI in a 6-4 win.

Tuffy Gosewisch ready to play

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(3/7/2014)Diamondbacks catcher Tuffy Gosewisch is ready to return, according to azcentral.com.

Gosewisch has been dealing with a calf injury, but said he could play Friday. He's battling to be the team's backup catcher. Gosewisch missed about a week due to the injury.

Gosewisch batted .284/.327/.456 with seven homers and 33 RBI in 250 at-bats in the minors. Davidson batted .280/.350/.481 with 17 homers and 74 RBI in 443 at-bats in the minors.

Tuffy Gosewisch, Matt Davidson sent back to minors

by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com

(8/26/2013)With Miguel Montero and Eric Chavez back for the Diamondbacks Monday, the team had to option two players to the minors. Catcher Tuffy Gosewisch and third baseman Matt Davidson were the odd men out for the club, MLB.com reports.

Gosewisch went 5 for 27 (.185) with one RBI over eight games and six starts. Davidson was 5 for 28 (.179) over 12 games and five starts. He had two runs driven in.

Diamondbacks bring up Tuffy Gosewisch

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(8/1/2013)The Diamondbacks selected the contract of catcher Tuffy Gosewisch from Triple-A Reno Thursday after placing starting catcher Miguel Montero on the disabled list with a back injury. Gosewisch hit .285 with six home runs and 30 RBI in 66 games for Reno.

Tuffy Gosewisch assigned to minor-league camp

Gosewisch hit .216/.278/.345 with the Triple-A affiliates of the Phillies and Blue Jays in 2012.

Gosewisch dealt to Blue Jays

by Adam Moore | CBSSports.com

(7/31/2012)The Blue Jays acquired catcher Tuffy Gosewisch from the Phillies for cash considerations prior to Tuesday's non-waiver trade deadline. Gosewisch hit just .192 with four home runs and 20 RBI in 65 games for Triple-A Lehigh this season.